XV Corps (India)
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This article is about the present-day formation of the Indian Army. For British Indian formation of the Second World War, see XV Corps (British India).
| XV Corps | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1955-Present |
| Country | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Type | Army Corps |
| Size | Corps |
| Part of | Army Northern Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Srinagar |
| Nickname | Chinar Corps |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
Amarjeet Singh Sekhon |
| Indian Army Corps (1947 - Present) | |
|---|---|
| Previous | Next |
| XIV Corps | XVI Corps |
XV Corps was first established in 1942, as part of the British Indian Army, during World War II, but was disbanded in 1945. The Corps was reestablished after India gained independence, as part of the Indian Army. It took part in all of the wars against Pakistan. As of 2004[update], it is based at Srinagar.
It currently consists of:
- 19th Infantry Division headquartered at Baramulla,
- 28th Infantry Division headquartered at Gurez
- Artillery brigade
